Monday, August 07, 2017 The US Interior Department launches an overhaul to an Obama-era plan to protect sage grouse that it says aims to both preserve the species of bird while expanding opportunities for oil.

Thursday, February 04, 2016 Rigzone speaks to BSEE Director Brian Salerno about the intricacies and implications of its latest pilot program, which is designed to improve offshore safety on the US Outer Continental Shelf.

Friday, May 01, 2015 At a time when many operators are slowing down, activity in the Gulf of Mexico is moving full steam ahead, seemingly unfazed by a saturated oil market and poised to keep producing.

Friday, March 27, 2015 Federal energy policy in the US took a turn to the right last week as the House passed a budget bill, the EPA and the Department of Interior got sued, and the Senate went on a marathon voting session.

Friday, November 01, 2013 President Obama will use his executive powers to protect more mountains, rivers and forests from development if Congress does not act to preserve such wild spaces, the US Interior Secretary says.

Wednesday, August 28, 2013 The Western Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 233 received fairly low bids compared to previous sales with most of the bids offered for deep water play, states BOEM Gulf of Mexico Regional Director John Rodi.

Thursday, August 22, 2013 Two energy industry associations say the Department of Interior's second draft of its proposed hydraulic fracturing rule undercuts US state authority to regulate energy production.

Tuesday, July 23, 2013 BSEE's leader is leaving the offshore regulator, setting the stage for a new leader at a time when offshore regulation remains unsettled. Could this become the industry's worst nightmare?

Thursday, May 09, 2013 BSEE Director James Watson and US Coast Guard Rear Admiral Joseph Servidio announce a new Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)to strengthen the working relationship between the two agencies.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013 When Shell sought permission from the US government to drill for oil in the icy waters of the Arctic Ocean, it agreed to follow a special set of standards to control oil spills in a challenging environment.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013 BSEE, Noble Energy and HWCG announce the successful completion of a full-scale deployment of critical well control equipment to assess Noble's ability to respond to a potential subsea blowout in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013 The Interior Department's second-in-command plans to leave the agency at the end of June, creating a high-level opening at the agency responsible for oil and natural gas production on US lands.

Friday, March 15, 2013 BP can bid in the upcoming Gulf of Mexico oil lease sale but won't be granted a contract if a suspension from obtaining new contracts is still in force, the US Department of the Interior said.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013 Obama's pick Sally Jewell owns or has recently owned stock in several major oil companies, including ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips, according to documents reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.

Thursday, February 07, 2013 The US Department of Interior announces that its latest sale will offer 38.6 million acres offshore Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama for oil and gas exploration and development.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013 Interior Secretary Ken Salazar is expected to announce that he plans to step down in coming weeks, bringing the Obama administration one step closer to a total overhaul of its energy team.